Rhodes – Kalymnos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Rhodes – Kalymnos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
The Rhodes Kalymnos ferry is serviced by 3 ferry companies; Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries.Rhodes Kalymnos ferries take around 3 hours. The ferry costs between €21.60 and €110.95, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Rhodes to Kalymnos.
The first Rhodes Kalymnos ferry typically departs from Rhodes at around 01:00. The last ferry usually departs at 22:00.
The Rhodes Kalymnos ferry trip can take around 3 hours. The fastest sailings are approximately 2 hours 45 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 10 weekly sailings from Rhodes to Kalymnos provided by Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 4 sailings weekly. Dodekanisos Seaways provide 6 sailings weekly. SAOS Ferries provide 1 sailing weekly.
Rhodes Kalymnos ferry prices typically range between 22€* and 111€*. The average price is typically 40€*. The cheapest Rhodes Kalymnos ferry prices start from 22€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 40€*. The average price for a car is 287€*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 May 2025.
The distance between Rhodes to Kalymnos is approximately 91.3 miles (146.9km) or 79.3 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Rhodes and Kalymnos. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Rhodes and Kalymnos.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries ferries between Rhodes and Kalymnos.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Rhodes to Kalymnos with Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Rhodes - Kalymnos Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways | |
| Average Price | 44 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 6 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3h 27m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 45m | |
| First Ferry | 08:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 18:15 | |
| Distance | 79 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The Greek island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Islands and lies in the eastern Aegean Sea, to the north east of the island of Crete and south east of Athens. The island is also a short distance off the coast of Turkey. Rhodes Town is the island's capital and main town and its Old Town is a rich tapestry made up of different civilisations and cultures. The city's medieval walls, its fortress like buildings, the gates, bastions, narrow alleys, old houses, fountains and busy squares combine to make all visitors feel as though they have stepped back thousands of years. Outside of Rhodes Town the island has a number of small villages and beach resorts that are popular with tourists. The main ones are Faliraki, Lindos, Kremasti, Pefkos, Archangelos, Haraki, Koskinou, Afantou, Paradisi, Trianta and Embona.
From the island's port, ferry services depart to Piraeus by both conventional and high speed ferry. The island is also connected to the rest of the Dodecanese Islands, the Cyclades Islands and to Crete during the summer months.
The Greek island of Kalymnos lies in the south east Aegean Sea and is located between the islands of Kos and Leros, and is one of the Dodecanese group of islands. The island is quite small with a land area of just over 100 sq. km but despite this it is the fourth largest of all the Dodecanese islands. The island's name has changed over its history. It was first named Kalynda, then Kalymna and then finally, Kalymnos. The island's capital is Pothis, although the most of the island's residents live in Chora, and is the island's second largest town.
Kalymnos is known for its sponge divers and sponge fisheries and it's inland terrain is steep and rocky and is popular with climbers. There are over 1,300 different climbing routes on the island that range in difficulty and terrain. Some routes are on slabs, some on big walls or on overhangs. The landscape used to be a curse for the island's residents but as it attracts visitors to the island it is now a blessing, certainly in terms of tourism.
There is a frequent ferry service to Piraeus, Rhodes and to the other Dodecanese islands. There are also ferry routes operating to the Cyclades islands, Samos and, during the summer season, to Chios, Mytilini, and Thessaloniki.
